# Instaread: Learn Something New

> Book Insights in Audio&Text

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1046172976](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1046172976)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1046172976`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Instaread, Inc.
- **Category:** Books
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (9,335 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-12
- **First published:** 2015-11-27
- **Size:** 104 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/instaread-learn-something-new/id1046172976)
- **Website:** [https://instaread.co](https://instaread.co/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://instaread.co/privacy](https://instaread.co/privacy)

## Description

Instaread delivers concise, expertly crafted insights from thousands of bestselling non-fiction titles in both audio and text. Learn in about 15 minutes with curated summaries and Instaread Originals on leadership, productivity, and more.

Features include offline downloads, a growing library, and a 7-day free trial. Seamlessly switch between reading and listening, save favorites to your library, and access content anytime, anywhere.

## Rankings

- #18,754 — Overall
- #11 — The Best Book Summary Apps

## Review summary

Overall, users praise the clean UI and card-based reading format, plus strong audio and varied content. However, recurring problems drag down the experience: login/signup failures, poor and slow support, frequent crashes, and a limited library. Missing features like dark mode and flexible audio speeds, along with pricing concerns, are common complaints. Improvements in account handling, reliability, and feature parity could significantly enhance overall satisfaction.

### Pros

- Card-based reading format improves readability and focus (helpful for readers with dyslexia).
- Beautiful, simple-to-use UI.
- High-quality audio content and concise summaries.
- Engaging content selection across topics.
- Calming alternative to music for relaxation or workouts.

### Cons

- Persistent login/signup issues and access problems (codes not received, sign-in failures).
- Slow or unresponsive customer support leading to unresolved issues.
- Frequent crashes, slow performance, and data-fetch errors.
- Limited library with not enough available titles.
- Missing features and pricing concerns (no dark mode, limited audio-speed options, upfront subscription cost).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1046172976)